What is another word for devotions?

Pronunciation: [dɪvˈə͡ʊʃənz] (IPA)

Devotions are a set of religious practices that individuals follow as a part of their faith. There are many different synonyms for devotions, each one reflecting various aspects of this practice. These include spiritual practices, religious practices, worship, prayer, meditation, contemplation, and mindfulness. Depending on the specific traditions or beliefs, there are many different types of devotions that people may follow, such as private or public prayer, fasting, confession, and more. Regardless of the specific practices chosen, devotions can serve as a powerful way to connect with one's faith and find peace and guidance in challenging times.

What are the hypernyms for Devotions?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Devotions

The general, too, has waxed very zealous in his devotions within the last few days, as the time of her ladyship's departure approaches.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Let us be content if we can do so much as win people to their devotions at morning and at night.
"A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer"
William Reed Huntington
The chapel is the largest and most complete now remaining in any Norman castle, and must have seen the devotions of William the Conqueror and his family.
"Authorised Guide to the Tower of London"
W. J. Loftie

Famous quotes with Devotions

  • Cut your morning devotions into your personal grooming. You would not go out to work with a dirty face. Why start the day with the face of your soul unwashed?
    Robert A. Cook
  • As I assume my responsibilities as your representative, I wish to assure you of my loyalty and devotions, as well of my determination to serve you and the people of Canada to the utmost of my abilities.
    Romeo LeBlanc
  • God expects from men something more than at such times, and that it were much to be wished for the credit of their religion as well as the satisfaction of their conscience that their Easter devotions would in some measure come up to their Easter dress.
    Bishop Robert South
  • James's expedition to Scotland is wholly imaginary, though there appears to have been space for it during Henry's progress to the North to pay his devotions at Beverley Minster.
    Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood who strives valiantly who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause who at best, knows the triumph of high achievement and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
    Theodore Roosevelt

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